Our Momentum

2021 was a great inaugural year for the EA club. In addition to providing beginner level swim classes to over 100 adults, we also accomplished the following highlights:

• Partnered with IAmWe and formed a men’s swim program

• Worked with Central ALTS founder, William Kolb, to certify and equip 5 adult American Red Cross lifeguards. The response to this led us to create an ARC lifeguard program designed for just for older swimmers, breaking the stereotype that being a lifeguard is a young person’s game.

• Trained 22 people thru our grant funded ALTS-Open Water Swimming program. This creates new opportunities for those wishing to enter the world of endurance swims, including triathlons.

• Allowed 72 people to experience their first kayak experience.

• Added two non-swimming water cardio programs.

• Added much need lifesaving equipment to the pool (AED, backboard, breathing bag)

 

And we’re not slowing down for 2022 either. Our goals and aspirations include:

• Expanding our programs to other local pools

• Bringing national adult training programs to Charlotte

• Hosting a “fun-tational” swim meet for first time adult swimmers

• Adding a camping element to the kayaking program

• Providing quality training in swim, bike, and run for entry level, first time triathletes and relay teams.

• Acquiring land and funding to build and operate a natatorium pool to house our Fairmeadows aquatic family